October 2007
The removal and relocation of the existing Storm Drains, Water and Gas Lines was completed. The excavation of the building foundations and footing began at the Northwest end of the building and will work towards the Southeast. During the excavation we encountered extensive fill materials that had to be removed. A study was initiated to determine the extent of the added fill materials. This was accomplished by taking additional boring samples to map the existing fill. Overtime work was requested and began on Oct. 17, 2007 and scheduled to continue for approximately 2 months (Dec. 15, 2007).
November 2007
Relocation of the existing Steam Line is on-going and is scheduled to be completed in December. Building excavation and structural backfill is continuing. Due to the extent of unknown fill materials the excavation and backfill operations have set back the start dates for the underground utilities for the buildings. The relocation of the existing Steam Line began with the completion scheduled in approximately a month’s time.
December 2007
The building pad excavation and backfill operation was completed for the main building. The installation of underground utilities to the building began and the relocation of the Steam Line was on-going. Work resumed on the installation of the new storm drain and sanitary sewer lines along the West side of the site and began for the installation of conduit and vaults for the new electrical service to the site.
January 2008
Completed the excavation and backfill operation for the Utility Building; continue the installation of building site utilities. Begin the foundations and elevator pits for the first section of the main building and the retaining wall along the south side of the building. Continue the west side storm drain and sanitary sewer installation and begin the tie-in to the existing utilities that are located along Bringham and Gorham Avenues.
February 2008
Utility connections Bringham and Gorham Avenues were completed. Underground building utilities continued with the main power feed to the property extended to building “E”. Foundation work continued for the main building with the trenching and placement of re-enforcing steel for footing in the northern third of the building and concrete being placed. DWP work along Bringham and Montana is on going and still scheduled to be completed in April.
March 2008
Setting reinforcing steel continued for the building foundations, under slab on grade utilities began installation in the northern portion of the main building and was followed by the slab on grade pours. Both will continue towards the southern portion of the building as the foundations are completed for each section. Work is continuing on the southern retaining wall as work move forward on the basement and loading dock foundations. Fire water line installation continued on site. DWP work along Bringham and Montana is on going and still scheduled to be completed in April.
April 2008
Work on foundations, under slab utilities and slab on grade pours will continue during the month. Basement footings and wall construction will continue. Excavation for the utility building foundations is set to begin in mid-month. Structural steel will also begin arriving mid-month with erection beginning the week of April 18th.
May 2008
The setting of the structural steel began at the northern end of the main building and is continuing towards the south. Metal decking for the floors and roof are following as the steel is completed. The installation of reinforcing steel (rebar) continues as the foundation is completed for the southern portion of the building. The basement walls continue to be formed and poured. Work continues on the Utility building with the underground piping scheduled to be completed the first week of June.
June 2008 Look Ahead
Foundation and slab pours will be complete for the southern end of the main building. The basement walls will be completed in preparation for the structural steel. Setting and welding of building structural steel and metal decking will continue though out the month. Foundations will be dug, reinforcing steel placed and concrete pour for the Utility building. Installation of underground piping will continue along the west access road.
*Special Notices*
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The new West Los Angeles Veterans Home project site work construction hours will continue to be extended to 6:00 PM through June 12, 2008 and Saturday overtime extended until June 14, 2008. The temporary hours will be as follows:
Extended Week Day Work Hours Mon-Thurs: 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday June 14, 2008: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
We appreciate your understanding during this time.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has advised residents in the area that they will be replacing the water pipeline on Montana Ave. between Barrington Ave. and Bringham Ave. and along Bringham Ave. between Montana Ave. and San Vicente Blvd. beginning the week of February 19, 2008. The project is estimated to take 12 weeks; crews will be working from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Also, parking will be restricted on these streets while work is in progress. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact Jeff Bray at (213) 367-5676. The field supervisor, Ben Cook, also may be contacted at the job site.
The General Contractor at the DGS/GLAVC construction site will be working overtime on the following days:
8/27 - Wednesday for two hours in the afternoon until 6PM
8/28 - Thursday for two hours in the afternoon until 6PM
8/29 - Friday for two hours in the afternoon until 6PM
8/30 - Saturday for a full day 7:30AM until 4PM